Paint by numbers June 11, Ashvita Nirvana
For all budding artists who might wish to paint ‘The Blue Room’, a la artist Pablo Picasso, head to Ashvita Nirvana. The interactive art workshop conducted by designer Divya Ramachandran, called Picasso for a Day, promises a take away ‘Picasso piece’ made by the participant. For 14 year-olds and above. June11. Rs 1,500 inclusive of all materials. Details: 42699026

Temple run June 11-12, Apparao Galleries
History buffs, check out the series of four lectures on the Sculptures of South India this weekend. Presented by Singapore-based art and architecture blogger, Vijay Kumar, the two-day event will focus on bronze icons and temple architecture. On Saturday, 5 pm to 8 pm and Sunday, 11 am to 2 pm. Rs 450 onwards.
Details: 9941012388

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June 13-14, Hyatt Regency

Style Bazaar is back with a whole new range of clothes, jewellery, accessories and gifts at affordable prices. Health expert Renuka David will inaugurate the two-day exhibition and sale this Monday. Expect designers and brands from across the country like clothing line Golden Leaves from Delhi and footwear from Fooba and Fidaa from Mumbai. June 13-14, 10 am to 9 pm. Hyatt Regency.
Details: 9840119732

Battle of minds June 11, Phoenix MarketCity
The battle is moving outside the boardroom as Phoenix MarketCity hosts a quiz exclusively for corporates. If you are an employee who wants to impress your boss and win some money in the process, enroll now. Conducted by quizmaster Navin Jayakumar, the quiz begins at 3 pm tomorrow. Two members per team, per company. Register for free.Details: 8939811715

Record breaking June 11-12, University of Madras
Imagine doing Suryanamaskars for 40 hours at a stretch. Sounds impossible? Not for the members of the Mahayogam Organisation, who are taking up the challenge of performing yoga asanas for 40 hours non-stop to enter the Guinness Book of Records. Head to the University of Madras where instructors from the organisation will also teach you asanas for free. Details: 9952827603

Third dimension June 11-14, Mylapore
Calling all aspiring animation artists, city-based Ezhil Vendan, who has previously worked with studios like Warner Bros, is all set to conduct a five-month diploma course (Rs 60,500) from June 15. Walk in for free consultation sessions from June 11-14. Open to freshers and graduates. At Emagic Animation company and Academy, Mylapore. Details: 9941983758

Project runwayJune 16-17, Grand by GRT Hotels
The Madras Couture Fashion Week is back with its third edition. Showcasing a line-up of debut designers, the event will be attended by fashion experts like designers Sidney Sladen and Rehane Yavar Dhala, among others. The grand finale will see actress Poornima Bhagyaraj showcasing her collection of sari blouses.
June 16-18. Entry by invite. Details: 9841420066

Keeping calm From August 1, Aman Resorts
A perfect getaway from our frenetic lives, Aman hotels and resorts, a global luxury chain, has introduced an improved way to destress and rejuvenate this year. Alignment and Awareness, a group retreat that focusses on private movement and mindfulness therapies, will kick off at its Amanemu property in Japan. From July 1. At Rs 5,830 onwards.
Details: aman.com